Category: Life In Turkey

REVIEW & PHOTOS CONTRIBUTED BY TUTI HAWKINS and LARISSA KOERSCHNER I recently went to visit Ekotepe on a beautiful Sunday afternoon in Adana. I chose Ekotepe because it was one of the many great recommendations on Turkey Tamam. Sure enough, I was not disappointed. Since the first article was publish, there is now a little market … Continue reading Family Fun at Ekotepe

CONTRIBUTED BY MARZENA KESTI If you’re looking for a fun place to visit in Adana, we found it. A nice, clean park with a mini zoo and waterfalls. Our kids loved exploring this park. It’s near the lake. You can climb up the stairs and little walkways to the top of the hill. On your … Continue reading Çobandede Türbesi Park & Zoo

CONTRIBUTED BY TUTI HAWKINS When you get out and explore; you come across some pretty amazing little hidden gems in Adana. I found this great kid’s indoor playroom and café tucked away from the main busy Ziyapasa Blvd. This place offers hourly free play for a fairly reasonable price. The longer you stay to play, … Continue reading Kurabiye Oyun Evi & Café (Kids Indoor Playroom)

CONTRIBUTED BY EMILY SMITH School is about to start! Oh wait, it’s not out yet? But you know that the summer is going to fly by, and then it’s going to be a mad dash for school supplies. I love the BX, but it never quite has all the things we need, or the quantity … Continue reading Carrefour

CONTRIBUTED BY TUTI HAWKINS I wear contacts; I was running low and did not have enough time to place an order online for delivery before I left for our travels. Our base optometrist recommended Andirin Optik. With my contact lens prescription in hand; I headed into Adana to see if I could get some contacts … Continue reading Andirin Optik (Eyewear & Optometry)

CONTRIBUTED BY EMILY SMITH My first purchase in Turkey, other than a Turkish snack, was an outdoor patio set. The days in the summer here in Turkey are sweltering, but once the sun goes down, it is the perfect time to relax out on the patio with friends. (Okay, maybe you don’t agree that it … Continue reading Wood District Bench Maker/Outdoor Furniture